🇸🇻El Salvador
El Salvador · Chalatenango
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Cafenor
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🇸🇻El Salvador
Cafenor
Cafenor is a family-run coffee mill located in the Metapan region of northern El Salvador. Led by Alejandro Valiente and his daughters, Monica and Valeria, the company maintains roots in the coffee industry dating back to 1890. The mill operates as a carbon-neutral facility that processes coffee from their own farm, Anarquía, while providing infrastructure, training, and marketing support to over 60 smallholder farmers in the surrounding area.
History
Cafenor operates as an agro-industrial entity involved in the cultivation and transformation of coffee into finished products. They have established a presence in the specialty coffee market by connecting community-led production with global consumers.
Published coffees linked to Cafenor
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Research sources & verification
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-04